analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FCD5AB — Apricot
#FCD5AB is a light saturated orange sitting at 31° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#fcd5ab
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #FCD5AB
- fef8f0
- fde1c3
- fbca96
- fab368
- f89d3b
- f6860e
- ce6e07
- a05606
- 733e04
- 462503
- 190d01
Color schemes using #FCD5AB
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#FCD5AB FAQ
What color is #FCD5AB?
#FCD5AB is a shade of apricot in the orange family. It has a hue of 31 degrees, 93% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FCD5AB?
#FCD5AB is rgb(252, 213, 171) in RGB, hsl(31, 93%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 15%, 32%, 1%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FCD5AB?
White text on this background reaches 1.38:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.24:1.
What colors go well with #FCD5AB?
Its direct complement is #ABD2FC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ABFBFC and #ADABFC gives you contrast without the vibration.